College statistics
- Address:
- West 116 St and Broadway
New York, NY
10027 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.columbia.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $66,722
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $66,722
- Room and Board:
- $17,580
- Acceptance Rate:
- 4.2%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $14,782,492,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Social Sciences
Columbia University in New York is a major research university classified as Research 1 for very high research spending and doctorate production. Located in Manhattan, the institution serves approximately 35,279 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, with social sciences as a primary undergraduate focus.
Tuition is $66,722 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $84,302 including room and board. However, many students receive substantial financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate. Admission is highly selective, with a 4.2% acceptance rate. Admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile SAT Reading at 770 and SAT Math at 800, or ACT Composite at 35.
The university is suited for students seeking rigorous doctoral training and research opportunities at a premier institution. The 6-year graduation rate reflects the research orientation and academic depth of the student body. For more information, visit www.columbia.edu/.